Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?

Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,

who do not lift up their souls to what is false.

Let us worship God, our light and our salvation.

The Lord is the stronghold of our lives.

We desire to live in God’s house and to seek God in his holy temple.

We have come with shouts of joy, to sing and to make music to the Lord.

Let us worship God in spirit and in truth.

Teach us your ways and make our paths straight.

Invocation

*Hymn #16 Give to Our God Immortal Praise

Coming before God’s Open Word

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a p.222

Message “Surely Not Me!”

Prayer of Blessing

Allowing God to Shape Us

Call to Confession Based on Isaiah 30:15, 18

In repentance is your salvation, in trust is your strength. The Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.

Prayer of Confession (Responsive) Psalm 51
Have mercy on me according to your steadfast love, O God;According to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight;You are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.Do not cast me away from your presence,

and do not take your holy spirit from me.

Assurance of Pardon (Responsive)

Brothers and sisters, hear the good news proclaimed to king David and claimed by us this morning. Now, through Jesus Christ, the Lord has put away your sin; you shall not die.

Praise be to our God of Forgiveness!

Celebrating God

Communion

Offering and Offertory Offertoire in A♭ Josef Seger

Doxology and Offertory Prayer (Unison)

Gracious God, you have given your only Son for us, and have clothed us in his garments of salvation and holiness. Inspire us through your generosity to give freely so that others may discover your abundance; to give gratefully so that others may know your liberality; to give humbly so that others may experience your love and reconciliation. Amen.

Prayer Requests, Pastoral Prayer, and The Lord’s Prayer

*Hymn (On screen) Take My Life and Let It Be

*Benediction, Blessing, and Response Hymn My Friends May You Grow in Grace

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior.

My friends, may you grow in grace, and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

To God be the glory, now and forever, now and forever, amen. (2x)

Postlude In memoriam, op. 156/7 Josef Rheinberger

~NEXT FRIDAY, AUGUST 7~

You are cordially invited to FIRST FRIDAY DINNER AND FELLOWSHIP NIGHT in the KRC fellowship room. “Fixin’s” will be provided for a “make-your-own” sub meal, and donations of side dishes or desserts to share would be appreciated if you are able to do so. Following dinner, all are invited to help with decorating for KRC’s upcoming VBS week, or to just sit and fellowship with one another. Please come and enjoy the GOOD FOOD, CONVERSATION, and DECORATING FUN. There is always something for everyone at First Friday, and we hope to see you there. Doors are open at 5:30 pm, and dinner is served at 6.

~CCRM’S 7th ANNUAL BACKPACK GIVEAWAY PARTY~

As you know, many disadvantaged families struggle to provide some essentials for their children, like new school supplies. Stewart's Shops has again generously donated $1,000 to purchase backpacks for Capital City Rescue Mission’s 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway Party in August. But we need your help to fill them! KRC’s is collecting school supplies for the mission again this year, and we are asking church family and friends to join us in this effort. Labeled collection containers will be available at the church’s entryways, and OUR DONATIONS NEED TO BE IN THE CONTAINERS NO LATER THAN NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH. What better way to help school kids than by making sure they are well-equipped to begin the new school year? Gender-neutral items are appreciated. Thanks for helping!

● 2-pocket folders ● 3-ring binders

● Loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled) ● Colored pencils & crayons

● Elmer's glue & glue sticks ● Erasers (all types)

● Markers (all types) ● Marble & spiral notebooks (wide-ruled)

● Pencil sharpeners & pencil cases ● Pencils & pens

● Rulers & scissors (round-tipped) ● Highlighters

MUITZESKILL REFORMED CHURCH ANNUAL MINI-MARKET AND CHICKEN BBQ

The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will hold its annual Mini-Market and Chicken Barbeque THIS COMING SATURDAY, August 8th. Cleaning out your attic or storage unit and not sure what to do with unwanted items? Had a garage sale and have items that didn't sell? Should have had a sale, but didn't get around to it? Well, let us help! We will take your donations of unwanted items! (Please no clothing, stuffed animals, or outdated electronics.) Call 732-7976 or 732-2471 to make arrangements for drop-off of Mini-Market items. The Mini-Market opens at 9:00 a.m., while the BBQ will be served between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. BBQ price: adults $12.00, children under 12 $6.00. Reservations are not needed, but BBQ is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Take out available. Questions? Call 732-2471. The church is located at the intersection of Muitzeskill Rd. and Schodack Landing Rd., in the town of Schodack Landing.

KRC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AUGUST 17 – 21, 2015

summer at KRC from AUGUST 17th to 21st, 9 am to Noon, with arrival and sign-in at 8:45 to 9 am daily. All kids of our community ages Pre-K (3 and potty-trained) through Grade 6 are invited to this year’s fun and spiritually-nurturing program. Forms are now available on the back table for pre-registering your children or grandchildren, and Christian Ed Ministry is looking for VBS volunteers to teach and to help. For information about the positive rewards of serving in this ministry and the relatively small time commitment involved, please speak with Patti Varga.

KRC’s share of support this year is $5,633.28 for services and resources to be provided for us by the Reformed Church in
America at the local, regional, and national levels. EACH MEMBER’S SHARE OF THIS YEAR’S CLASSIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN
SET AT $88.02. All who are able to do so are encouraged to offer, over and above regular giving, their share of this support. The
full share does not have to be given at one time, but may be given in as many increments as are convenient. If offered weekly,
that’s just $4.20 for each of the remaining weeks in this year. All contributions made for this purpose should be designated
“Classis Assessment.”

For those of you who would like to donate flower arrangements for the pulpit in memory of loved ones or in celebration of special occasions, please contact Dawn Van Buren.

REMEMBER TO THANK & PRAISE GOD FOR

Pastor Rudy Visser, our Spirit-filled minister and leader of vision.

those men and women who have served or are now serving our country, and those who have sacrificed their well-being and lives for the peace & liberties we enjoy.

the good report that Bruce Hawver has healed very well without complications from a recent severe dog bite requiring skin grafts.

all His provisions for our basic life needs, and the wonderful ways God shows His love to us, especially during difficult times.

the many dedicated and hard-working friends and members of the Kinderhook Reformed Church Family who serve on Consistory, church ministries, and committees; teach Sunday School; lead Youth Group, Bible studies, and prayer group; organize and carry out special church events; prepare food, serve, and clean up for coffee hours, receptions, and dinners; and who are always ready to offer whatever help and support they can to those in need.

our military men & women, their families, and friends, that they may know God’s presence, protection, and peace, especially Tom Eastman, fulfilling a tour of military duty in Afghanistan. Pray for Tom's safety, and for his family’s peace & reassurance.

survivors of warfare, terrorism, violence, and natural and other disasters.

our state, national, and world leaders, that God will grant them the leadership skills, wisdom, and the personal protection needed to govern effectively and safely.

families and friends grieving the death of loved ones, especially Floyd and Kay Haber, family, and friends grieving the recent sudden loss of Floyd’s brother, Bob Haber; the Frisbee family, grieving the recent death of Priscilla Frisbee, 97, the oldest member of the KRC congregation; the Tuttle and Carroll families grieving the death of Faity Tuttle, 104, mother of Ted Tuttle and grandmother of Liz Carroll; John and Isabelle Bosquet-Morra, grieving the recent death of a very close friend.

Kim’s Uncle TJ, in poor spirits as he battles with stage 4 cancer.

Elizabeth Clinton, recovering from recent breast cancer surgery.

Donna Scalera, whose cancer treatment has been slowed due to significant adverse reactions.

Susan Lamont's sister , diagnosed with cancer.

Bill Metzger, brother of Nancy Baker, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer the primary source of which has not yet been identified. Pray for a complete and speedy diagnosis so that effective treatment can begin.

a friend of Erika Johnson, battling cancer. Pray that she will find God’s saving grace and healing.

those facing challenges, stressful circumstances, and difficult decisions: Caleb; Vince Beaudoin; Libby Little; Susan Lamont and her children; Bill and Abby; Greg L; Craig Johnson; those facing the challenges of graduation, beginning a higher level of education, or seeking a career - pray that God will bless them with wisdom in all of the many choices and decisions they face.

those who are traveling.

reassurance, peace, and dignity for our loved ones who are nearing the close of this life; those caring for the elderly, displaced, disabled, or ill.

Regular updates are needed on the progress or condition of all individuals on our prayer and praise lists, especially those whose names are in bold type. Forward information, as well as new requests, to krc@fairpoint.net or call 859-4158.

PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS THE MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES

AROUND THE WORLD THAT KRC HELPS TO SUPPORT:

Dave and Char Alexander, RCA missionaries, Taiwan;

Alight Pregnancy Center, Hudson

Perry Jones and Capital City Rescue Mission, Albany

Compassion International, KRC-Sponsored Children:

Evelin Chuquinia, 15, Bolivia Giulbert Muguna, 18, Kenya

Alex and Fran Knauss, Trans-World Radio

Maureen Menard, Youth with a Mission

Dick and Carolyn Otterness, RCA missionaries, Hungary

Brian and Bea Post, Wycliffe Bible Translators

Seth and Melissa Rogati, missionaries, Young Life Ministry, St. Thomas

Betty Ann Stedwell, Christar International Mission

EMAIL, WEBSITE, AND FAX INFORMATION

Email Address – krc@fairpoint.net

Website Address – kinderhookreformedchurch.com

Rev. Rudy is available at his church office

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings.

Please call ahead for an appointment.

Evenings are set aside for meetings, pastoral visitations, and counseling.